El Zagal, Fargo North Dakota

"El Zagal Golf Course Redesign One Step Closer"
FARGO – The golf course renovation fad that has dominated Fargo and Moorhead in the past few years is expected to hit El Zagal, perhaps starting as early as this fall.The par-3 course will be redesigned to accommodate a city levee project that will protect the neighborhoods on the north, west and south sides of the course. The east levee, located between Elm Street and the course, will remain unchanged.
The Fargo Park District has approved the change with a final approval needed from the city commission. By redesigning the course, Fargo Parks executive director Roger Gress said the project will save the city $2 to $3 million because it will not have to construct floodwalls.
Gress said the city will cover the $2.5 million price tag, which would include a new clubhouse estimated at $300,000. It would include a patio and concessions.
“I would say it will be dramatically different in terms of what we can offer and how it will look,” Gress said.
It will offer more flexibility, especially for youth. Included in the design is a driving range and room for SNAG (Starting New at Golf) equipment designed for beginning youth golfers. Gill Design Inc. out of River Falls, Wis., is the lead course architect.
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